Public Safety
ALBUQUERQUE. – Jamieson C. Mason, 28, of Upper Fruitland, N.M., and an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, waived his preliminary hearing in federal court Oct. 20 on charges of assault with a dangerous weapon and assault resulting in serious bodily injury. Mason will remain in custody pending trial.
According to a...
Public Safety
State Police involved in Cibola County shooting
Driver died at the scene
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. - A call to assist led New Mexico State Police officers into an extended chase on I-40 for a number of state police officers.
New Mexico State Police responded to assist the Valencia County Sheriff’s Office with a vehicle pursuit on State Road 6, west of Los Lunas, N.M. at about 10:50 am on Oct. 17.
Valencia County Sheriff’s deputies pursued the vehicle on State Road 6 to I-40. The vehicle merged onto I-40 and proceeded to travel westbound.
A New Mexico State Police officer located the vehicle matching the description of the vehicle that was pursued by the Valencia County Sheriff’s Office near the off ramp at milepost 108.
The New...
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. - A call to assist led New Mexico State Police officers into an extended chase on I-40 for a number of state police officers.
New Mexico State Police responded to assist the Valencia County Sheriff’s Office with a vehicle pursuit on State Road 6, west of Los Lunas, N.M. at about 10:50 am on Oct. 17.
Valencia County Sheriff’s deputies pursued the vehicle on State Road 6 to I-40. The vehicle merged onto I-40 and proceeded to travel westbound.
A New Mexico State Police officer located the vehicle matching the description of the vehicle that was pursued by the Valencia County Sheriff’s Office near the off ramp at milepost 108.
The New...
Navajo police officer involved in shooting
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. - A call for service led to a search and eventual shooting on the Navajo Nation.
The Navajo Police Department - Window Rock District was dispatched to a disturbance call within the Hunters Point community south of St. Michaels, Ariz. about 6:46 pm on Oct. 17.
Upon their arrival, the suspect was reported to have left the residence possibly armed with a handgun and rifle. While conducting a search of the area, an officer made contact with the suspect, who pointed a rifle at the officer. In response to the threat, the officer discharged several rounds at the suspect, who then fled the area.
At the time, it was unclear if the suspect was struck by any of the rounds fired...
The Navajo Police Department - Window Rock District was dispatched to a disturbance call within the Hunters Point community south of St. Michaels, Ariz. about 6:46 pm on Oct. 17.
Upon their arrival, the suspect was reported to have left the residence possibly armed with a handgun and rifle. While conducting a search of the area, an officer made contact with the suspect, who pointed a rifle at the officer. In response to the threat, the officer discharged several rounds at the suspect, who then fled the area.
At the time, it was unclear if the suspect was struck by any of the rounds fired...
DEA announces launch of Project Safeguard
Combats drug-related crime
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Drug Enforcement Administration Acting Administrator Timothy J. Shea announced on Oct. 21 that the DEA will direct resources to help reduce violent crime in communities throughout the country.
Under this initiative, called Project Safeguard, the DEA will identify and prioritize ongoing drug trafficking investigations with a nexus to violent crime.
“Drug trafficking and violent crime are inextricably linked,” Shea said. “From the extreme levels of violence in Mexican cartels, to the open air drug markets in American cities, drug traffickers employ violence, fear, and intimidation to ply their trade.
“Neighborhoods across our...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Drug Enforcement Administration Acting Administrator Timothy J. Shea announced on Oct. 21 that the DEA will direct resources to help reduce violent crime in communities throughout the country.
Under this initiative, called Project Safeguard, the DEA will identify and prioritize ongoing drug trafficking investigations with a nexus to violent crime.
“Drug trafficking and violent crime are inextricably linked,” Shea said. “From the extreme levels of violence in Mexican cartels, to the open air drug markets in American cities, drug traffickers employ violence, fear, and intimidation to ply their trade.
“Neighborhoods across our...
Governor amends public health order amid COVID case rise
Hotspot businesses to be temporarily closed; retail hours limited; safety requirements for food and drink establishments enhancedSANTA FE – The state of New Mexico’s amended emergency public health order is in effect as of Oct. 23.
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state health and workplace safety officials earlier this week detailed new enhanced mitigation efforts to crack down on COVID-19 throughout New Mexico, a targeted and moderated approach that is intended to break the chain of escalating statewide infections and prevent the virus from overwhelming state hospitals without enacting wholesale business closings.
The state’s newest mitigation efforts include an enhanced strategy...
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